NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION

February 14, 2006

Pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the United States Sentencing Commission, a public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at 9:30 a.m.

The public hearing will be held in the Hotel Valencia, 150 East Houston Street, San Antonio, Texas. It is expected that the public hearing will conclude at 4:30 p.m.

The purpose of the February 21, 2006, public hearing is for the Commission to gather testimony from invited witnesses regarding immigration and federal sentencing policy.

Public meeting materials are available at the Commission's website (http://www.ussc.gov/meeting.htm) or from the Commission (202/502-4590).